Boy drowns in Sauty Creek

Published: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:04 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:10 p.m.

A 13-year-old boy drowned Sunday afternoon in Sauty Creek after slipping and falling into rough waters, according to Marshall County Coroner Marlon Killion.

Killion declined to identify the teen, citing his age, but said he was from Albertville and was with family and friends near Red Mill on Martling Road when he slipped off a ledge into about 12 feet of water.

The current where the boy fell in was very strong. Killion said someone else with the boy tried to rescue him, but was barely able to make it back himself. He didn’t know if the boy knew how to swim, but said it was doubtful it would have made much of a difference if he did.

Killian said the place where the boy drowned is a popular spot for boys about the victim’s age, but is unsafe for swimming.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene from accidental drowning. The Asbury Rescue Squad responded to the call.

<p>A 13-year-old boy drowned Sunday afternoon in Sauty Creek after slipping and falling into rough waters, according to Marshall County Coroner Marlon Killion.</p><p>Killion declined to identify the teen, citing his age, but said he was from Albertville and was with family and friends near Red Mill on Martling Road when he slipped off a ledge into about 12 feet of water.</p><p>The current where the boy fell in was very strong. Killion said someone else with the boy tried to rescue him, but was barely able to make it back himself. He didn't know if the boy knew how to swim, but said it was doubtful it would have made much of a difference if he did. </p><p>Killian said the place where the boy drowned is a popular spot for boys about the victim's age, but is unsafe for swimming. </p><p>The boy was pronounced dead at the scene from accidental drowning. The Asbury Rescue Squad responded to the call.</p>